Construction University

Better Roads Staff - May 06, 2013

How you can get the business side of your business in shape for future growth Most construction companies don’t fail for a lack of skilled craftsmanship. You get into this business because you’re good at moving dirt, running machines and building ...

Case ProCare to to cover machines with SiteWatch telematics

Amanda Bayhi - May 02, 2013

Case Construction Equipment will soon begin offering ProCare, the company’s new factory support program for heavy machinery, according to our sister site, Equipment World. The company will deliver ProCare as a standard feature on all Case machines that include SiteWatch telematics. The ...

Case gives preview of M Series dozers at Bauma 2013

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 15, 2013

Case gave a sneak peek of its new 1650M dozer, along with the entire M Series range of dozers, at Bauma 2013. Case Construction Equipment offered a preview of its new M Series dozers today at Bauma 2013, our sister ...

Are you guilty of a new trend: ‘Stretching’ your heavy equipment?’ Better Roads talks with Case

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Feb 13, 2013

In a sit-down conversation at World of Concrete 2013 with Rob Marringa, North American brand marketing manager for wheel loaders and heavy excavators at Case Construction Equipment, he talked with me about trends in the heavy equipment industry. The current challenging ...

Applications & Innovations

Better Roads Staff - Oct 09, 2012

Wheels or Tracks Let the jobsite be the judge By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle In the battle between choosing tires or tracks, buyers should let their projects cast the determining vote on which would be the best fit for their fleet. “The most important consideration ...

Is it Time for a New Wheel Loader?

Better Roads Staff - Sep 06, 2012

Advanced electronics, drivetrain refinements make the case for a new machine By Marcia Gruver Doyle As you’ve waited for the economy to turn, your wheel loaders have aged, and now those machines are perhaps two generations behind what’s currently in dealer order ...

Case upgrades four largest Alpha Series skid steers, track loaders

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jul 05, 2012

Case Construction Equipment has upgraded four largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders to meet Tier 4 Interim certification emission requirements. The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90-hp, ...

Terex TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck

Kerry Clines - Jun 03, 2012

Terex Corp. says its new TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low, and cycle times short. The machine boasts a 444-horsepower Tier 4 Interim-compliant Scania DC13 engine with a maximum torque of ...

Hitachi: Hydraulic excavator overhaul

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jun 03, 2012

The Hitachi EX2500-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavator is heavier than its predecessor, has more engine horsepower, and the BE-backhoe version has increased bucket capacity. Estimated productivity increases are 13 percent for the short-reach BH backhoe, and 4 percent for the loader ...

John Deere’s five technologies for business optimization

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jun 03, 2012

The John Deere WorkSight integrated suite of technology solutions for business optimization consists of five technologies including the following: JDLink machine monitoring system, Fleet Care proactive machine health program, Service ADVISOR, Remote dealer diagnostics, grade control, and payload weighing. The JDLink ...

Product Spotlight

Better Roads Staff - May 07, 2012

Anywhere. Anytime. Any Device. Dexter + Chaney has launched a new, web-based version of Spectrum Construction Software. According to company president John Chaney, “The newest version of Spectrum represents a significant re-investment in our existing product line and sets a new ...

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 13, 2012

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private ...

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